WWJD?

WWJD? What would Jesus do, we often ask ourselves. Let this week called "holy" tell us. He, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, would

empty himself

wash the feet of those whom he loved

give his body and blood to those who would deny him

call them his friends and give them his peace

kiss a traitor

sweat blood and tears

cry out in anguish to his Father, begging deliverance yet surrendering all into his loving hands

be despised and rejected, oppressed and condemned, an object of reproach, a laughingstock to his neighbors, and a dread to his friends

bear our infirmities and endure our sufferings

become a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief

be tempted as we are, in every respect, yet without sinning

give his back to those who beat him

speak the truth

accept the help of a stranger

comfort the sorrowing

carry his cross

forgive his persecutors

promise paradise to a thief

learn obedience from what he suffered

give us his mother

surrender himself to death to take away the sins of many

lay down his life for us in infinite love that we may live with him forever

be raised high and forever greatly exalted

We know, O Jesus, we know what you would do! O Crucified Lord and Risen Savior of the World, help us to do likewise, that through us the whole world may know that truly, you are the Son of God!